December 2011

3. Sunday of Advent and Savory Sage-Parmesan Sables

December 11, 2011
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Sables are French butter cookies form the northern part of France. They are usually citrus flavored and also go very well with a marmalade coating. Here the sables are turned into a savory treat through the addition of Parmesan cheese and fresh sage. This savory sage-Parmesan shortbread has a very delicate crumb and makes for […]

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Celebrating Nikolaus on December 6th with a Chocolate-Cranberry Tart

December 6, 2011
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Moving to a different country and continent with my family was a very big change. You literally leave everything behind, your family and relatives, your friends, your work and your routine and familiar life. My kids were very little and I didn’t know anybody besides my husband and his parents. I was extremely lucky to […]

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2. Sunday of Advent – Christmas Baking – Marzipan Cookies – Pictures of Dresden/ Germany

December 4, 2011
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For the second Sunday of Advent I would like to share some Marzipan cookies with you. This is a new recipe to me, but since I am a big Marzipan lover and happened to have some in my fridge, these Marzipan cookies were a no-brainer to bake right after I discovered them on Kirsten’s blog […]

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Sweet And Spicy Rosemary Nut Mixture

December 2, 2011
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Are you looking for an irresistible appetizer idea to serve with some drinks for your Holiday get together? Serve some hot Spanish paprika spiced nuts covered with maple syrup, rosemary and sprinkled with salt. This is a very addictive snack. You may want to double the recipe, just in case! This sweet and spicy rosemary […]

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